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man: Display the man page for a command.

$ man ${command}

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The man command is used in the command line interface to display the manual page for a specific command or topic.

In the given command man ${command}, ${command} is a placeholder variable that represents the name of a specific command. You need to replace ${command} with the actual name of the command you want to get help or documentation for.

For example, if you want to see the manual page for the ls command, you would use man ls. This command will open the manual page for the ls command, providing detailed information on how to use it, including a description, available options, and examples.

The man command is a helpful tool for obtaining information about various commands and topics within the command line environment, allowing users to understand their functionality and proper usage.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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